enjoy elite benefits even when crediting to a different FFN?
Nov 25, 2009, 11:01 am
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 221
enjoy elite benefits even when crediting to a different FFN?
Hi. Can I still enjoy elite benefits (free check-in luggages) even when I am crediting miles to another carrier's FFP? Or do I have to give my Delta number to enjoy them?
To explain the situation:
I credited my outbound segments to KE. After becoming a Delta silver through elite status match (from CO to DL), I tried to input DL number at Delta.com, but it wasn't working. I tried to get some help by calling DL, but phone agents couldn't do it either.
So, two questions.
1. Can check-in agents change FFNs for the mid-trip itinerary?
2. If he/she can't, can I still use the elite benefits?
Thanks.
To explain the situation:
I credited my outbound segments to KE. After becoming a Delta silver through elite status match (from CO to DL), I tried to input DL number at Delta.com, but it wasn't working. I tried to get some help by calling DL, but phone agents couldn't do it either.
So, two questions.
1. Can check-in agents change FFNs for the mid-trip itinerary?
2. If he/she can't, can I still use the elite benefits?
Thanks.
Nov 25, 2009, 12:12 pm
#2
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: DTW
Programs: DL Platinum Medallion
Posts: 938
1. You can't change frequent flyer numbers in the middle of an itinerary. Whichever number you provided prior to the first flight is what everything will credit to.
2. You only get elite benefits when you provide a frequent flyer number which has elite status. If you are crediting the mileage to another account, you only get the status level of that account regardless of what other accounts you may have with higher status.
2. You only get elite benefits when you provide a frequent flyer number which has elite status. If you are crediting the mileage to another account, you only get the status level of that account regardless of what other accounts you may have with higher status.
Nov 25, 2009, 12:39 pm
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Shanghai
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2. You only get elite benefits when you provide a frequent flyer number which has elite status. If you are crediting the mileage to another account, you only get the status level of that account regardless of what other accounts you may have with higher status.
Note, if flying something like BWI-ATL-PDX, I usually credit to DL if my upgrade on the longer flight has cleared.